Good news: Foldable iPhone Ultra launching with iPhone 18 Pro; mass production on track, says latest leak

Apple’s highly anticipated entry into the foldable market, rumored to be the iPhone Ultra, was recently said to hit a roadblock in its trial production phase. While the phone’s display has reportedly achieved a "visually creaseless" finish, the mechanical hinge mechanism was/is failing to meet Apple’s durability standards.

However, the latest info says that, despite these engineering bottlenecks, Foxconn is still slated to begin mass production in July, mirroring the timeline of the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro. If Apple’s engineers can resolve the hinge’s mechanical wear and reported issues in time, the foldable is expected to debut this September.

That said, with the design currently "hindered," any further delays could push the launch into a staggered late-2026 release or even 2027. In related news, another top tipster just told the tech world that the iPhone Ultra/Fold has indeed achieved a crease-free display, expected to trickle down to the rumored foldable iPad.

Foldable iPhone Ultra - expected specs and release date; July trial production on track despite hinge issues

• Displays: 5.5-inch outer screen, 7.8-inch internal OLED panel (said to be crease-free)
• Processor: Apple A20 Pro (TSMC’s 2nm node).
• Memory: 12GB RAM (optimized for Apple Intelligence).
• Build: Titanium and aluminum frame; ultra-thin 4.5mm profile (unfolded).
• Biometrics: Touch ID (power button)
• Battery: ~5,400 mAh dual-cell design.
• Release date: Currently on track for September launch alongside iPhone 18 Pro